Week 6 Listening Blog Post
"CHARLIE BROWN"
by The Coasters
I critically listened to this song 3 times. I love the beginning of the song when they sing "Fee- Fi-Fo-Fum" with only the drums. My favorite part is the melody that the saxophone plays. I also enjoy listening to the part when there is a solo of "Why is everybody always picking on me," it is acapella so it brings emphasis on that part! I noticed that this song is call and response with the vocals and the tenor saxophone. This song is an AABA form and the A sections are 12 Bar Blues. This is a happy, upbeat song and makes you want to dance! This song genre is the style of Rhythm and Blues. The lyrics are kind of silly. It talks about how Charlie Brown is a clown, who smokes in the auditorium, writes on the walls, goofs off in the halls, and throws spit balls. The music matches the lyrics though, its a fun, care-free song. I think this song is trying to target the teenagers because it's a funny song. I noticed some syncopation in this song with the saxophone, where the melody hits the off-beats. This song also demonstrates the style of Rock and Roll. The Coasters were quite popular in the late 1950's. Their songs were written by the songwriting and producing team- Leiber and Stoller. Overall enjoyed this song!!!
I really enjoyed reading your view on the song! I totally agree with you on the energy of the song and the message they’re trying to convey, it’s really supposed to be a care-free song and they really being that out! You’re totally right about who the target audience is for this song, it’s a care-free song that appeals to teenagers, and that’s who they wanted to target!
ReplyDeleteI agree this is such a fun and upbeat song. The lyrics are really funny to me and I think this is an interesting topic for a song and I think they wrote about this class clown to appeal to a younger audience like you were saying. I think it is an interesting choice to have the lower voice of Charlie Brown where all the instruments drop out. It is a very unique song that is fun to listen to.
ReplyDeleteHi Ally, this is a great analysis of the song! This is a perfect song for teenagers, it's so upbeat and fun! I was wondering if it's at all related to the Charlie Brown character in the Peanuts comic strip.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really fun song! I also really enjoyed the part with the saxophone it sounds cool. I think this song was made for teens because its fun and would be a good song to dance to with some friends. And the lyrics are really funny too.
ReplyDeleteI love how fun this song is! I love upbeat songs, they always put me in a good mood! I love how this song connects to youth. People love music they can connect to, especially youth. This song had a good rhythm and is fun to listen to.
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